Research Assistant

Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between patients in need and incredible strangers ready to donate their stem cells. Find out more about what we do here. 

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.

By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our Immunogeneticsteam.

Title: Research Assistant

Salary: £34,860 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Anthony Nolan Research Institute, Hampstead, London; fully site-based

Job Summary:

Working as a member of our HLA Informatics Group, you will assist with the daily management and coordination of our long-running Patient/Donor project, studying Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) recipients and their donors. As part of the role, you will be responsible for the daily collection of samples, sterile separation of lymphocytes and storage of patient and donor material, as well as entering and maintaining relevant clinical data on our in-house databases, ensuring ethical and laboratory guidelines are followed at all times. You will work closely with the team to design, build and implement solutions within our Patient/Donor Project, with the aim to innovate processes and streamline day-to-day running of the project. You will also be involved in the development of molecular assays, utilising a range of molecular biology techniques including the third-generation sequencing method Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing, to characterise HSCT study cohorts.

Successful candidates will have a first class or 2:1 degree in a Biological Science (BSc) or equivalent. Good organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail. A positive attitude to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are required, as well as taking the initiative to work independently when necessary. Previous experience in a molecular biology laboratory with experience of techniques, such as DNA extraction, is advantageous, as well as knowledge of HLA or other immunogenetic gene systems.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer. 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.